To check out more about The Mundane Revolution, including extended interviews with each of the guests featured in this episode, you can visit www.themundanerevolution.com. To keep up with TMR on Facebook, you can visit www.facebook.com/themundanerevolution. To follow The Mundane Revolution on Twitter, you can go to www.twitter.com/mundanerevolt. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts from. Here’s to much more of Beyond the Box and The Mundane Revolution!

]]>http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2015/09/welcome-to-the-mundane-revolution/feed/0For the last several months Ray has been working on a new project, The Mundane Revolution. The Mundane Revolution is a documentary-style podcast with original music where Ray will be focusing on reimagining a better world.For the last several months Ray has been working on a new project, The Mundane Revolution. The Mundane Revolution is a documentary-style podcast with original music where Ray will be focusing on reimagining a better world. This project is an outgrowth of Beyond the Box. So, no need to fear - Beyond the Box isn't going anywhere! We're just branching out to give you even more listening love! On this Beyond the Box episode, you will hear the first installment of the Mundane Revolution, with some introductory commentary by Steve and Ray. In this first episode of the Mundane Revolution, Ray talks with several others about a subject that we’re all aware of, but that few of us have taken time to ponder – the death penalty. After a 4 year suspension by the US Supreme Court, the death penalty was reinstituted in 1976, and since then, over 1,400 people have been put to death. Today we talk with Ray Krone, an innocent man who was sentenced to die and later distinguished as the 100th American death row exonoree, Jane Davis, a former death row media witness turned death row counselor, Frank Thompson, a retired warden responsible for overseeing the death penalty for the state of Oregon, Marc Hyden, a conservative working to bring a new awareness of the death penalty to his colleagues, and Bill Pelke, who experienced a radical shift in his understanding of the death penalty after his grandmother was brutally murdered. Come with us as we deconstruct popular understandings of the death penalty, and uncover stories of lives caught up in the web of state-sponsored killing.
To check out more about The Mundane Revolution, including extended interviews with each of the guests featured in this episode, you can visit www.themundanerevolution.com. To keep up with TMR on Facebook, you can visit www.facebook.com/themundanerevolution. To follow The Mundane Revolution on Twitter, you can go to www.twitter.com/mundanerevolt. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts from. Here's to much more of Beyond the Box and The Mundane Revolution!Raborn Johnson and Steve Sensenigno1:26:37
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The Persistent Peace of John Dearhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2015/03/the-persistent-peace-of-john-dear/
Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:44:27 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=878http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2015/03/the-persistent-peace-of-john-dear/#commentsRabornJoin Ray for a conversation with John Dear – peace activist, author, theologian, Catholic priest, and all-around amazing man! John has worked in homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and community centers; traveled in warzones around the world, including Iraq, Palestine, Nicaragua, Afghanistan, India, and Colombia; lived in El Salvador, Guatemala and Northern Ireland; been arrested over […]Join Ray for a conversation with John Dear – peace activist, author, theologian, Catholic priest, and all-around amazing man! John has worked in homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and community centers; traveled in warzones around the world, including Iraq, Palestine, Nicaragua, Afghanistan, India, and Colombia; lived in El Salvador, Guatemala and Northern Ireland; been arrested over 75 times in acts of civil disobedience against war; and spent eight months in prison for a Plowshares disarmament action. In the 1990s, he arranged for Mother Teresa to speak to various governors to stop the death penalty. In other words, John is very passionate about peace and nonviolence in the way of Jesus! This conversation is a whirlwind trip through John Dear’s life so far, as we talk about his autobiography, A Persistent Peace. Thank you John Dear for taking the time to share your life and witness for peace with us! Make sure to check out John’s website www.johndear.org, where you will find his books and much more. Also, check out www.campaignnonviolence.org where John and others are imagining a new world with dignity, justice, and peace for all!
]]>http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2015/03/the-persistent-peace-of-john-dear/feed/3Join Ray for a conversation with John Dear – peace activist, author, theologian, Catholic priest, and all-around amazing man! John has worked in homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and community centers; traveled in warzones around the world,Join Ray for a conversation with John Dear – peace activist, author, theologian, Catholic priest, and all-around amazing man! John has worked in homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and community centers; traveled in warzones around the world, including Iraq, Palestine, Nicaragua, Afghanistan, India, and Colombia; lived in El Salvador, Guatemala and Northern Ireland; been arrested over 75 times in acts of civil disobedience against war; and spent eight months in prison for a Plowshares disarmament action. In the 1990s, he arranged for Mother Teresa to speak to various governors to stop the death penalty. In other words, John is very passionate about peace and nonviolence in the way of Jesus! This conversation is a whirlwind trip through John Dear’s life so far, as we talk about his autobiography, A Persistent Peace. Thank you John Dear for taking the time to share your life and witness for peace with us! Make sure to check out John’s website www.johndear.org, where you will find his books and much more. Also, check out www.campaignnonviolence.org where John and others are imagining a new world with dignity, justice, and peace for all!Raborn Johnson and Steve Sensenigno1:56:19
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The Gathering 2014 – A Roundtable Conversation with Jim Palmerhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2015/01/the-gathering-2014-a-roundtable-conversation-with-jim-palmer/
Sat, 31 Jan 2015 22:25:36 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=872http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2015/01/the-gathering-2014-a-roundtable-conversation-with-jim-palmer/#commentsRabornHere it is – the second episode from the BtB Gathering 2014 in Nashville, TN! This episode was recorded at the first ever BtB Gathering, where we were joined by wonderful people from all over the US and Canada. It was three days filled with great conversations and virtual friendships finding connection in the physical […]Here it is – the second episode from the BtB Gathering 2014 in Nashville, TN! This episode was recorded at the first ever BtB Gathering, where we were joined by wonderful people from all over the US and Canada. It was three days filled with great conversations and virtual friendships finding connection in the physical world.

In this second episode, the BtBers have a roundtable discussion with Jim Palmer about spirituality and life outside the bounds of institutional religion. Jim begins with a mini-bio about his own journey, and then…let the dialog begin! This episode is guaranteed to stretch you as Jim challenges many of the ideas/doctrines/beliefs that so many of us have held as “off-limits” – and you know there’s not much that’s off-limits on Beyond the Box. Open dialog with love covers a multitude of perspectives! A big “thank you” to Jim for taking the time to come and share his heart with us, and to all of the people at the BtB Gathering for traveling so far, contributing so much to the conversation, and loving so deeply, as you will hear about toward the end of this episode. Here is a link to Jim’s newest book, Inner Anarchy, as well as to his other works. To connect with Jim visit his blog, jimpalmerblog.com. Thank you Jim and the BtB gang! (Also, thanks to Tom VanGaalen for the pic!)

]]>http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2015/01/the-gathering-2014-a-roundtable-conversation-with-jim-palmer/feed/0Here it is – the second episode from the BtB Gathering 2014 in Nashville, TN! This episode was recorded at the first ever BtB Gathering, where we were joined by wonderful people from all over the US and Canada.Here it is – the second episode from the BtB Gathering 2014 in Nashville, TN! This episode was recorded at the first ever BtB Gathering, where we were joined by wonderful people from all over the US and Canada. It was three days filled with great conversations and virtual friendships finding connection in the physical world.
In this second episode, the BtBers have a roundtable discussion with Jim Palmer about spirituality and life outside the bounds of institutional religion. Jim begins with a mini-bio about his own journey, and then...let the dialog begin! This episode is guaranteed to stretch you as Jim challenges many of the ideas/doctrines/beliefs that so many of us have held as "off-limits" - and you know there's not much that's off-limits on Beyond the Box. Open dialog with love covers a multitude of perspectives! A big "thank you" to Jim for taking the time to come and share his heart with us, and to all of the people at the BtB Gathering for traveling so far, contributing so much to the conversation, and loving so deeply, as you will hear about toward the end of this episode. Here is a link to Jim's newest book, Inner Anarchy, as well as to his other works. To connect with Jim visit his blog, jimpalmerblog.com. Thank you Jim and the BtB gang! (Also, thanks to Tom VanGaalen for the pic!)Raborn Johnson and Steve Sensenigno2:51:36
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The Gathering 2014 – Disarming Scripture: A Discussion with Derek Floodhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/12/the-gathering-2014-disarming-scripture-a-discussion-with-derek-flood/
Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:32:12 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=863http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/12/the-gathering-2014-disarming-scripture-a-discussion-with-derek-flood/#commentsRabornHere it is – the first episode from the BtB Gathering 2014 in Nashville, TN! This episode was recorded at the first ever BtB Gathering, where we were joined by wonderful people from all over the US and Canada. It was three days filled with great conversations and virtual friendships finding connection in the physical […]Here it is – the first episode from the BtB Gathering 2014 in Nashville, TN! This episode was recorded at the first ever BtB Gathering, where we were joined by wonderful people from all over the US and Canada. It was three days filled with great conversations and virtual friendships finding connection in the physical world.

]]>http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/12/the-gathering-2014-disarming-scripture-a-discussion-with-derek-flood/feed/0Here it is - the first episode from the BtB Gathering 2014 in Nashville, TN! This episode was recorded at the first ever BtB Gathering, where we were joined by wonderful people from all over the US and Canada.Here it is - the first episode from the BtB Gathering 2014 in Nashville, TN! This episode was recorded at the first ever BtB Gathering, where we were joined by wonderful people from all over the US and Canada. It was three days filled with great conversations and virtual friendships finding connection in the physical world.
In this first episode, the BtBers have a roundtable discussion with Derek Flood about some of the ideas in his new book Disarming Scripture: Cherry-Picking Liberals, Violence-Loving Conservatives, and Why We All Need to Learn to Read the Bible Like Jesus Did. This podcast begins with a 30 minute presentation by Derek, followed by 30 minutes of discussion with Derek and the BtB group, followed by another 30 minutes among the BtBers at the Gathering. In other words, there is a lot of great conversation to be found here! Derek's new book Disarming Scripture is now available, and if you resonate with the content of this podcast you will love it! Thanks to Derek for joining us for this special time, and to the BtB clan for being a part of such a wonderful event!
Below is the chart that Derek refers to during his presentation:Raborn Johnson and Steve Sensenigno1:44:29
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Kicking Control to the Curbhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/08/kicking-control-to-the-curb/
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 02:13:19 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=850http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/08/kicking-control-to-the-curb/#commentsRabornWhy is it so common for some to desire to exert control over others? In this conversation, Steve and Ray talk about control and the many manifestations it makes within the context of Christianity and religion. Prompted by a video (visit the website to view) of a church service that has been making the rounds […]Why is it so common for some to desire to exert control over others? In this conversation, Steve and Ray talk about control and the many manifestations it makes within the context of Christianity and religion. Prompted by a video (visit the website to view) of a church service that has been making the rounds online recently, Steve and Ray talk about how control is sought through titles, ministry positions, education, expectations, and the influence of groupthink. Join us as we kick control to the curb and seek to build a walk with God and others based solely on love.

]]>http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/08/kicking-control-to-the-curb/feed/1Why is it so common for some to desire to exert control over others? In this conversation, Steve and Ray talk about control and the many manifestations it makes within the context of Christianity and religion.Why is it so common for some to desire to exert control over others? In this conversation, Steve and Ray talk about control and the many manifestations it makes within the context of Christianity and religion. Prompted by a video (visit the website to view) of a church service that has been making the rounds online recently, Steve and Ray talk about how control is sought through titles, ministry positions, education, expectations, and the influence of groupthink. Join us as we kick control to the curb and seek to build a walk with God and others based solely on love.
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Jim Douglass – A Life of Peace and Resistancehttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/07/jim-douglass-a-life-of-peace-and-resistance/
Tue, 01 Jul 2014 21:11:43 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=843http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/07/jim-douglass-a-life-of-peace-and-resistance/#commentsRabornIn this episode Ray is joined by Jim Douglass for a riveting recollection of a life lived for peace and justice in the way of Jesus. James W. Douglass is a longtime peace activist, theologian, and writer. He and his wife Shelley are co-founders of the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in WA state, […]In this episode Ray is joined by Jim Douglass for a riveting recollection of a life lived for peace and justice in the way of Jesus. James W. Douglass is a longtime peace activist, theologian, and writer. He and his wife Shelley are co-founders of the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in WA state, and Mary’s House, a Catholic Worker house in Birmingham, AL. In this conversation, Mr. Douglass shares the story of his transformation from an aspiring nuclear physicist to a peace activist, theologian, and nuclear resister. A big “thank you” to Jim Douglass for allowing us to take a peek into his life, and for sharing his insight as a disciple of Jesus. What a witness, and a life well-lived! Be sure to check out Mr. Douglass’ books for even more challenging and inspirational depth.
]]>http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/07/jim-douglass-a-life-of-peace-and-resistance/feed/1In this episode Ray is joined by Jim Douglass for a riveting recollection of a life lived for peace and justice in the way of Jesus. James W. Douglass is a longtime peace activist, theologian, and writer. He and his wife Shelley are co-founders of the ...In this episode Ray is joined by Jim Douglass for a riveting recollection of a life lived for peace and justice in the way of Jesus. James W. Douglass is a longtime peace activist, theologian, and writer. He and his wife Shelley are co-founders of the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in WA state, and Mary’s House, a Catholic Worker house in Birmingham, AL. In this conversation, Mr. Douglass shares the story of his transformation from an aspiring nuclear physicist to a peace activist, theologian, and nuclear resister. A big “thank you” to Jim Douglass for allowing us to take a peek into his life, and for sharing his insight as a disciple of Jesus. What a witness, and a life well-lived! Be sure to check out Mr. Douglass’ books for even more challenging and inspirational depth.Raborn Johnson and Steve Sensenigno1:44:08
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The Unspeakable with James W. Douglasshttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/05/the-unspeakable-with-james-w-douglass/
Thu, 29 May 2014 12:00:49 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=836http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/05/the-unspeakable-with-james-w-douglass/#commentsRabornWhat do the assassinations of Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert Kennedy have to teach us today? Is there a thread that runs through the lives and deaths of these well-known victims of assassination? These are the questions that Jim Douglass has been asking through his eye-opening series of […]What do the assassinations of Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert Kennedy have to teach us today? Is there a thread that runs through the lives and deaths of these well-known victims of assassination? These are the questions that Jim Douglass has been asking through his eye-opening series of books on “The Unspeakable”. Join Ray as he speaks of “The Unspeakable” with Jim Douglass and find out how Jesus might just be in the middle of it all – standing for truth and love in the midst of the powers that be. Check out the important books JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters and Gandhi and the Unspeakable: His Final Experiment with Truth. Thank you Mr. Douglass for taking the time to share this important conversation with us!
]]>http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/05/the-unspeakable-with-james-w-douglass/feed/0What do the assassinations of Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert Kennedy have to teach us today? Is there a thread that runs through the lives and deaths of these well-known victims of assassination?What do the assassinations of Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert Kennedy have to teach us today? Is there a thread that runs through the lives and deaths of these well-known victims of assassination? These are the questions that Jim Douglass has been asking through his eye-opening series of books on "The Unspeakable". Join Ray as he speaks of "The Unspeakable" with Jim Douglass and find out how Jesus might just be in the middle of it all - standing for truth and love in the midst of the powers that be. Check out the important books JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters and Gandhi and the Unspeakable: His Final Experiment with Truth. Thank you Mr. Douglass for taking the time to share this important conversation with us!Raborn Johnson and Steve Sensenigno1:15:38
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Beyond the Box 2.0http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/05/beyond-the-box-2-0/
Fri, 02 May 2014 18:27:36 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=831http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/05/beyond-the-box-2-0/#commentsSteveIn the (now almost) 6 years of the Beyond the Box Podcast, and in the years of personal conversation between Ray and Steve prior to the launch of BtB, one thing has stayed very consistent: A pursuit of meaningful and healthy expressions of faith in authentic relationships outside the institution or religion. In the evolution […]In the (now almost) 6 years of the Beyond the Box Podcast, and in the years of personal conversation between Ray and Steve prior to the launch of BtB, one thing has stayed very consistent: A pursuit of meaningful and healthy expressions of faith in authentic relationships outside the institution or religion. In the evolution from two guys in a restaurant, to a couple of other friends occasionally joining in, to recorded conversations and a website for interaction with others, to a Facebook community with frequent personal interaction, Ray and Steve have tried to continue to explore what community mean, what role it plays in Beyond the Box, and how to guide it in a healthy direction without falling into the hierarchical trappings that seem to have sidetracked the institution.

Sometimes, evolution like that involves exciting growth and positive experiences. And sometimes, it requires stepping back a bit and re-evaluating the success/failure of particular endeavors. So, when recent events in the BtB Facebook community seemed to lead to some serious questions about exactly how that community functions and whether or not it was headed in a healthy direction, it was time for some hard thinking.

While this episode focuses heavily on that particular aspect of the BtB experience, Ray and Steve discuss many factors about community that may be applicable to a wide variety of situations. And within the context of this discussion, they outline some changes in the approach to community that will hopefully allow people to feel more safe, engage in healthier interactions, and live in love and respect for those around them.

]]>http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/05/beyond-the-box-2-0/feed/3In the (now almost) 6 years of the Beyond the Box Podcast, and in the years of personal conversation between Ray and Steve prior to the launch of BtB, one thing has stayed very consistent: A pursuit of meaningful and healthy expressions of faith in aut...In the (now almost) 6 years of the Beyond the Box Podcast, and in the years of personal conversation between Ray and Steve prior to the launch of BtB, one thing has stayed very consistent: A pursuit of meaningful and healthy expressions of faith in authentic relationships outside the institution or religion. In the evolution from two guys in a restaurant, to a couple of other friends occasionally joining in, to recorded conversations and a website for interaction with others, to a Facebook community with frequent personal interaction, Ray and Steve have tried to continue to explore what community mean, what role it plays in Beyond the Box, and how to guide it in a healthy direction without falling into the hierarchical trappings that seem to have sidetracked the institution.
Sometimes, evolution like that involves exciting growth and positive experiences. And sometimes, it requires stepping back a bit and re-evaluating the success/failure of particular endeavors. So, when recent events in the BtB Facebook community seemed to lead to some serious questions about exactly how that community functions and whether or not it was headed in a healthy direction, it was time for some hard thinking.
While this episode focuses heavily on that particular aspect of the BtB experience, Ray and Steve discuss many factors about community that may be applicable to a wide variety of situations. And within the context of this discussion, they outline some changes in the approach to community that will hopefully allow people to feel more safe, engage in healthier interactions, and live in love and respect for those around them.Raborn Johnson and Steve Sensenigno1:41:47
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Walking in Unityhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/04/walking-in-unity/
Sat, 12 Apr 2014 16:18:02 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=827http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/04/walking-in-unity/#commentsRabornUNITY. This seems to be a real buzz word in the Body of Christ, but seldom do we achieve it. What is unity? Does unity mean that we must all agree and affirm the same doctrines? Or, does unity mean that we must all lay aside our distinctive beliefs in an effort to not offend […]UNITY. This seems to be a real buzz word in the Body of Christ, but seldom do we achieve it. What is unity? Does unity mean that we must all agree and affirm the same doctrines? Or, does unity mean that we must all lay aside our distinctive beliefs in an effort to not offend others, thereby having a unity based on just not talking about our differences? It seems like conservatives often choose conformity or uniformity while liberals often just don’t talk about differences. What if there were a third way? What if unity is best experienced when you get to be fully you without me ceasing to be fully me? What if unity means that we get to embrace others without compromising who we are, or forcing others to fit into our mold? Join Steve and Ray as they talk about navigating this “third way” of unity; a unity based neither on conformity nor silence, but on love.
]]>http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/04/walking-in-unity/feed/0UNITY. This seems to be a real buzz word in the Body of Christ, but seldom do we achieve it. What is unity? Does unity mean that we must all agree and affirm the same doctrines? Or, does unity mean that we must all lay aside our distinctive beliefs in ...UNITY. This seems to be a real buzz word in the Body of Christ, but seldom do we achieve it. What is unity? Does unity mean that we must all agree and affirm the same doctrines? Or, does unity mean that we must all lay aside our distinctive beliefs in an effort to not offend others, thereby having a unity based on just not talking about our differences? It seems like conservatives often choose conformity or uniformity while liberals often just don't talk about differences. What if there were a third way? What if unity is best experienced when you get to be fully you without me ceasing to be fully me? What if unity means that we get to embrace others without compromising who we are, or forcing others to fit into our mold? Join Steve and Ray as they talk about navigating this "third way" of unity; a unity based neither on conformity nor silence, but on love.Raborn Johnson and Steve Sensenigno
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Notes From (Over) the Edge with Jim Palmerhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/03/notes-from-over-the-edge-with-jim-palmer/
Fri, 21 Mar 2014 02:05:51 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=820http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/03/notes-from-over-the-edge-with-jim-palmer/#commentsRabornIn this episode Ray is joined by Jim Palmer for an exhilarating discussion about spirituality, suffering, and being human. Jim has a knack for making otherwise ethereal, spiritual concepts feel both meaningful and practical. He believes that the spiritual life is something to be embraced by everyone instead of a gift reserved for gurus and […]In this episode Ray is joined by Jim Palmer for an exhilarating discussion about spirituality, suffering, and being human. Jim has a knack for making otherwise ethereal, spiritual concepts feel both meaningful and practical. He believes that the spiritual life is something to be embraced by everyone instead of a gift reserved for gurus and experts. Join Ray and Jim for this great discussion about life, spirituality, being human, and much more! Make sure to check out Jim’s newest book Notes From (Over) the Edge: Unmasking the Truth to End Your Suffering, and visit his website http://jimpalmerblog.com/. Thanks for taking the time to share your heart with us, Jim!
]]>http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/03/notes-from-over-the-edge-with-jim-palmer/feed/1In this episode Ray is joined by Jim Palmer for an exhilarating discussion about spirituality, suffering, and being human. Jim has a knack for making otherwise ethereal, spiritual concepts feel both meaningful and practical.In this episode Ray is joined by Jim Palmer for an exhilarating discussion about spirituality, suffering, and being human. Jim has a knack for making otherwise ethereal, spiritual concepts feel both meaningful and practical. He believes that the spiritual life is something to be embraced by everyone instead of a gift reserved for gurus and experts. Join Ray and Jim for this great discussion about life, spirituality, being human, and much more! Make sure to check out Jim’s newest book Notes From (Over) the Edge: Unmasking the Truth to End Your Suffering, and visit his website http://jimpalmerblog.com/. Thanks for taking the time to share your heart with us, Jim!Raborn Johnson and Steve Sensenigno2:22:18
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The Chicken Manure Incident with Kevin Millerhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2014/02/the-chicken-manure-incident-with-kevin-miller/
Wed, 19 Feb 2014 05:43:46 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=809The Chicken Manure Incident – It was supposed to be a quick and dirty solution. Early in the morning on June 4, 2013, workers from the City of Abbotsford, BC pulled up to a homeless camp on the side of the road and dumped a truckload of chicken manure on the site. Intended as a […]The Chicken Manure Incident – It was supposed to be a quick and dirty solution. Early in the morning on June 4, 2013, workers from the City of Abbotsford, BC pulled up to a homeless camp on the side of the road and dumped a truckload of chicken manure ...no1:30:18Justice, Francis, and the Cost of Community with Jamie Arpin-Riccihttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/12/justice-francis-and-the-cost-of-community-with-jamie-arpin-ricci/
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 04:24:29 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=802In this episode Ray is joined by author and fellow “Beyond the Boxer”, Jamie Arpin-Ricci, for a discussion about intentional community, issues of justice, Francis of Assisi, and his book The Cost of Community. Join us as we chat about living in community, radical hospitality, co-housing, “shoulds”, and a lot more! Check out Jamie’s book […]In this episode Ray is joined by author and fellow “Beyond the Boxer”, Jamie Arpin-Ricci, for a discussion about intentional community, issues of justice, Francis of Assisi, and his book The Cost of Community.no1:53:43Thinking Out Loud About Panentheismhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/12/thinking-out-loud-about-panentheism/
Mon, 02 Dec 2013 03:58:05 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=798Prompted by a suggestion from listener Joshua, Steve and Ray fire up a discussion about Panentheism and whether or not it could be a helpful idea in our journey with God. Panentheism is to not to be confused with Pantheism (the belief that creation itself is God), but rather is the idea that the entirety […]Prompted by a suggestion from listener Joshua, Steve and Ray fire up a discussion about Panentheism and whether or not it could be a helpful idea in our journey with God. Panentheism is to not to be confused with Pantheism (the belief that creation its...no1:31:05Groupcast – What Is Community?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/11/groupcast-what-is-communityco/
Mon, 11 Nov 2013 01:21:39 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=790It’s our first ever Groupcast! Groupcast is a new Beyond the Box feature that’s all about listening to and interacting with you, in order to explore life in Christ within the context of community. Speaking of community, in this first installment of Groupcast, that’s exactly what we talk about. Community – What does it mean? […]It's our first ever Groupcast! Groupcast is a new Beyond the Box feature that’s all about listening to and interacting with you, in order to explore life in Christ within the context of community. Speaking of community,no2:26:44Who Is My Enemy? with Lee C. Camphttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/10/who-is-my-enemy-with-lee-c-camp/
Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:48:34 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=786In this episode, Ray is excited to be joined by Dr. Lee C. Camp for a discussion about his book Who Is My Enemy?, and the power of nonviolence to act as an apologetic for Jesus as the Messiah. Join us as we talk about double vision, the politics of Jesus, and the idolatrous nature […]In this episode, Ray is excited to be joined by Dr. Lee C. Camp for a discussion about his book Who Is My Enemy?, and the power of nonviolence to act as an apologetic for Jesus as the Messiah. Join us as we talk about double vision,no44:40Selling Water by the River with Shane Hippshttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/08/selling-water-by-the-river-with-shane-hipps/
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 22:20:39 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=772In this episode Shane Hipps joins Ray for a conversation about his book Selling Water by the River: A Book About the Life Jesus Promised and the Religion That Gets in the Way. Why is it that Christians feel we have the corner on God? Why do we protect the Kingdom like a guard instead […]In this episode Shane Hipps joins Ray for a conversation about his book Selling Water by the River: A Book About the Life Jesus Promised and the Religion That Gets in the Way. Why is it that Christians feel we have the corner on God?no1:07:37Five Years and Counting!http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/07/five-years-and-counting/
Sun, 28 Jul 2013 01:57:10 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=767July 6, 2013 marked five years since Ray and Steve uploaded their first episode of Beyond the Box! And shortly before the anniversary of their first episode, Ray and Steve spent about 2-1/2 hours recapping some of the journey to this point. Filled with classic Beyond the Box style and humor, including the revival of […]July 6, 2013 marked five years since Ray and Steve uploaded their first episode of Beyond the Box! And shortly before the anniversary of their first episode, Ray and Steve spent about 2-1/2 hours recapping some of the journey to this point.no2:35:13Evangelicalism Outside the Box — A Roundtable Discussionhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/06/evangelicalism-outside-the-box-a-roundtable-discussion/
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:01:19 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=758In early May, Steve traveled to Pennsylvania and decided to moderate a roundtable discussion with several friends of the podcast, including some former guests of the podcast and some new ones as well. The discussion, while a typical Beyond the Box exercise in rabbit trails, launches from the starting point of discussing the potential impact […]In early May, Steve traveled to Pennsylvania and decided to moderate a roundtable discussion with several friends of the podcast, including some former guests of the podcast and some new ones as well. The discussion,no2:01:27Emergence Christianity with Phyllis Ticklehttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/06/emergence-christianity-with-phyllis-tickle/
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:44:02 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=752Here is a great discussion with the insightful, charming, and witty Phyllis Tickle! Join Ray and Phyllis as they discuss Phyllis’ most recent book, Emergence Christianity. Strap yourself in as Phyllis takes us on a whirlwind tour of 2000 years of Church history, demonstrating how seemingly unrelated events have worked together to generate the spiritual […]Here is a great discussion with the insightful, charming, and witty Phyllis Tickle! Join Ray and Phyllis as they discuss Phyllis' most recent book, Emergence Christianity. Strap yourself in as Phyllis takes us on a whirlwind tour of 2000 years of Churc...no1:13:03Virtually Christian with Anthony Bartletthttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/04/virtually-christian-with-anthony-bartlett/
Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:16:54 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=742Join Ray as he talks with Anthony Bartlett about his book Virtually Christian. The good news is even better than we thought! Tony helps us understand that Jesus is about the business of actually changing what it means to be human in the here and now. More than preparing us for a transfer to a […]Join Ray as he talks with Anthony Bartlett about his book Virtually Christian. The good news is even better than we thought! Tony helps us understand that Jesus is about the business of actually changing what it means to be human in the here and now.no1:47:23Unclean with Richard Beckhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/03/unclean-with-richard-beck/
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:50:39 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=725Have you noticed that much of Christianity is recognized by the safe-guarding of borders and boudaries? In this discussion Ray is joined by Dr. Richard Beck as they explore together how we might move beyond a faith defined by purity and embrace a life of mercy as modeled by Jesus. Join us as we venture […]Have you noticed that much of Christianity is recognized by the safe-guarding of borders and boudaries? In this discussion Ray is joined by Dr. Richard Beck as they explore together how we might move beyond a faith defined by purity and embrace a life ...no2:13:52Freedom, Rights, and the Kingdom of Godhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/03/freedom-rights-and-the-kingdom-of-god/
Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:04:08 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=719In this episode Steve and Ray hit the road to join the people of “A Place To Talk” for a discussion about freedom, rights, and the Kingdom of God. Should followers of Jesus be concerned to protect their rights? Are our rights God-given, government-given, or some combination of both? Do we need freedom to proclaim […]In this episode Steve and Ray hit the road to join the people of "A Place To Talk" for a discussion about freedom, rights, and the Kingdom of God. Should followers of Jesus be concerned to protect their rights? Are our rights God-given, government-given,no1:10:55“the satan” with Michael Hardin and Brad Jersakhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/02/the-satan-with-michael-hardin-and-brad-jersak/
Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:51:10 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=707In this episode Ray is joined by Michael Hardin and Brad Jersak for a discussion on “the satan”. Who is the satan? What is the satan? Does a personal devil exist, or is satan an anthropological entity? These questions and more are addressed in this in-depth conversation on the nature of evil, and it just […]In this episode Ray is joined by Michael Hardin and Brad Jersak for a discussion on “the satan”. Who is the satan? What is the satan? Does a personal devil exist, or is satan an anthropological entity? These questions and more are addressed in this in-...no2:02:12The Devil Wears Nada with Tripp Yorkhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/01/the-devil-wears-nada-with-tripp-york/
Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:04:30 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=702In this episode Ray is joined once again by Tripp York for a discussion about Tripp’s book The Devil Wears Nada. In the book, Tripp embarks on a journey for God via searching for the devil. Sound crazy? Well get ready to laugh as you rethink who God is and who the devil isn’t. Check […]In this episode Ray is joined once again by Tripp York for a discussion about Tripp’s book The Devil Wears Nada. In the book, Tripp embarks on a journey for God via searching for the devil. Sound crazy? Well get ready to laugh as you rethink who God is...no1:21:03A Faith Not Worth Fighting For with Tripp Yorkhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2013/01/a-faith-not-worth-fighting-for-with-tripp-york/
Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:48:35 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=691In this conversation Ray is joined by Dr. Tripp York for a discussion about Christian nonviolence and the book A Faith Not Worth Fighting For: Addressing Commonly Asked Questions about Christian Nonviolence. Tripp helps us sort through some of the most difficult questions posed to Christian pacifists as found in the book. A Faith Not […]In this conversation Ray is joined by Dr. Tripp York for a discussion about Christian nonviolence and the book A Faith Not Worth Fighting For: Addressing Commonly Asked Questions about Christian Nonviolence.no1:33:07Christian Identity In A Multi-Faith World with Brian McLarenhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/11/christian-identity-in-a-multi-faith-world-with-brian-mclaren/
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:15:03 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=663In this episode Ray is excited to be joined by Brian McLaren for a discussion about Brian’s newest book Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? Brian’s book offers thought-provoking insights into living as a follower of Jesus in a pluralistic world, and in this discussion Brian answers questions like, “Is […]In this episode Ray is excited to be joined by Brian McLaren for a discussion about Brian's newest book Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? Brian's book offers thought-provoking insights into living as a follower of Jesus in...no1:48:55Political Positioning and the Gospelhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/11/political-positioning-and-the-gospel/
Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:43:29 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=653Prompted by the recent endorsement of Mitt Romney by both Billy and Franklin Graham, in this episode Steve and Ray talk about the problem of using the Gospel to promote a political platform or candidate. As always the conversation takes “the scenic route” while stopping to explore a few rabbit trails along the way!Prompted by the recent endorsement of Mitt Romney by both Billy and Franklin Graham, in this episode Steve and Ray talk about the problem of using the Gospel to promote a political platform or candidate. As always the conversation takes "the scenic rou...no1:39:06Healing the Gospel with Derek Floodhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/10/healing-the-gospel-with-derek-flood/
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:00:29 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=643In this episode Ray is joined once again by Derek Flood for a discussion about Derek’s new book Healing the Gospel. Derek believes that restorative justice is the heart of the Gospel, and in this episode Derek shares his heart for healing the broken picture that many of us have of God and the Gospel […]In this episode Ray is joined once again by Derek Flood for a discussion about Derek’s new book Healing the Gospel. Derek believes that restorative justice is the heart of the Gospel, and in this episode Derek shares his heart for healing the broken pi...no1:54:12A Place To Talk About Nonviolencehttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/10/a-place-to-talk-about-nonviolence/
Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:27:45 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=636In this episode Ray hits the road to join the people of A Place To Talk, a fellowship of believers in Hickory, NC. The first hour of this episode is a live podcast discussion about nonviolence between Ray and Josh McDowell of A Place To Talk, which serves to set the groundwork for the last […]In this episode Ray hits the road to join the people of A Place To Talk, a fellowship of believers in Hickory, NC. The first hour of this episode is a live podcast discussion about nonviolence between Ray and Josh McDowell of A Place To Talk,no2:22:08The Nature of Scripture and the Question of Evolution with Peter Ennshttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/09/the-nature-of-scripture-and-the-question-of-evolution-with-peter-enns/
Mon, 17 Sep 2012 03:15:14 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=629In this episode Ray is joined by Dr. Peter Enns for a discussion about the ideas in his books Inspiration and Incarnation and The Evolution of Adam. What is the nature of Scripture? How are we to understand the balance between divine inspiration and human authorship in Scripture? Was Adam an historical person? Join us […]In this episode Ray is joined by Dr. Peter Enns for a discussion about the ideas in his books Inspiration and Incarnation and The Evolution of Adam. What is the nature of Scripture? How are we to understand the balance between divine inspiration and hu...no1:18:50Reborn On the Fourth of July with Logan Mehl-Laituri (Loose At the Wild Goose Part 4)http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/08/reborn-on-the-fourth-of-july-with-logan-mehl-laituri-loose-at-the-wild-goose-part-4/
Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:18:29 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=623In this fourth Loose At the Wild Goose podcast Ray speaks with Logan Mehl-Laituri about his journey from soldier to disciple of Jesus. Logan recounts his crisis of faith after realizing that his walk with Christ was a matter of convenience rather than discipleship. Logan’s new book Reborn On The Fourth Of July is now […]In this fourth Loose At the Wild Goose podcast Ray speaks with Logan Mehl-Laituri about his journey from soldier to disciple of Jesus. Logan recounts his crisis of faith after realizing that his walk with Christ was a matter of convenience rather than ...no26:06Christian Anarchy, Community, and Embracing the “Other” with Dave Andrews (Loose At the Wild Goose Part 3)http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/08/christian-anarchy-community-and-embracing-the-other-with-dave-andrews-loose-at-the-wild-goose-part-3/
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:26:44 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=615In this episode Ray is joined by Dave Andrews for Part 3 of the Loose At the Wild Goose series recorded at the Wild Goose Festival. Dave is a practitioner of Christian Anarchy and someone known for his radical spirituality and incarnational ministry. Listen in as Dave shares with Ray his heart for Christian Anarchy, […]In this episode Ray is joined by Dave Andrews for Part 3 of the Loose At the Wild Goose series recorded at the Wild Goose Festival. Dave is a practitioner of Christian Anarchy and someone known for his radical spirituality and incarnational ministry.no39:03Paul’s Bible and More with Derek Flood (Loose At the Wild Goose Part 2)http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/07/pauls-bible-and-more-with-derek-flood-loose-at-the-wild-goose-festival-part-2/
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:57:28 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=601In this episode Ray is joined by Derek Flood for Part 2 of the Loose At the Wild Goose series recorded at the Wild Goose Festival. Join in the conversation as Derek and Ray discuss how Paul reinterpreted the Old Testament in the light of Jesus, and how we are to follow the trajectory rather […]In this episode Ray is joined by Derek Flood for Part 2 of the Loose At the Wild Goose series recorded at the Wild Goose Festival. Join in the conversation as Derek and Ray discuss how Paul reinterpreted the Old Testament in the light of Jesus,no53:22Ananias and Sapphira – Assumptions and Intuitions (Loose At the Wild Goose Part 1)http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/07/ananias-and-sapphira-assumptions-and-intuitions-loose-at-the-wild-goose-part-1/
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:32:09 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=588In this first Loose At the Wild Goose podcast from the Wild Goose Festival, Ray is joined by Steve Berry, Kevin Miller, Brad Jersak, and Lorri & Michael Hardin for a lively discussion about the story of Ananias and Sapphira found in Acts 5. Did God kill Ananias and Sapphira? What assumptions have we read […]In this first Loose At the Wild Goose podcast from the Wild Goose Festival, Ray is joined by Steve Berry, Kevin Miller, Brad Jersak, and Lorri & Michael Hardin for a lively discussion about the story of Ananias and Sapphira found in Acts 5.no1:08:05Robin Parry and Christian Universalism Todayhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/07/robin-parry-and-christian-universalism-today/
Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:07:14 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=584Fresh from the release of the second edition of his book, The Evangelical Universalist, Robin Parry pays a visit to Beyond the Box to talk to Steve about the current state of acceptance of Christian Universalism in evangelical circles and the effect this has had on other areas of theology within the body of Christ. […]Fresh from the release of the second edition of his book, The Evangelical Universalist, Robin Parry pays a visit to Beyond the Box to talk to Steve about the current state of acceptance of Christian Universalism in evangelical circles and the effect th...no57:53Holiness, Mercy, and More!http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/06/holiness-mercy-and-more/
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:42:43 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=578Prompted by a recent discussion on the Facebook page, Steve and Ray dialog about ideas surrounding how we understand holiness and mercy. Are holiness and mercy opposed or could they be synonymous? Are holiness and mercy competing characteristics within God or manifestations of the same desire? What does the “more” in the title refer to? Take a […]Prompted by a recent discussion on the Facebook page, Steve and Ray dialog about ideas surrounding how we understand holiness and mercy. Are holiness and mercy opposed or could they be synonymous? Are holiness and mercy competing characteristics within...no2:08:49Perfect Love Casts Out Fear with Richard Beck (Slavery of Death Part 3)http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/06/perfect-love-casts-out-fear-with-richard-beck-slavery-of-death-part-3/
Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:32 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=568In this episode Ray is joined once again by Dr. Richard Beck for a discussion of his “Slavery of Death” blog series which you can find at Richard’s blog, Experimental Theology. This is the third of a three part series summarizing the material covered in the “Slavery of Death” series. In this third part, Richard […]In this episode Ray is joined once again by Dr. Richard Beck for a discussion of his "Slavery of Death" blog series which you can find at Richard's blog, Experimental Theology. This is the third of a three part series summarizing the material covered i...no1:16:20The Denial of Death with Richard Beck (The Slavery of Death Part 2)http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/06/the-denial-of-death-with-richard-beck-the-slavery-of-death-part-2/
Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:15:34 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=561In this episode Ray is joined once again by Dr. Richard Beck for a discussion of his “Slavery of Death” blog series which you can find at Richard’s blog, Experimental Theology. This is the second of a three part series surrounding the material covered in the “Slavery of Death” series. In this second part, Richard […]In this episode Ray is joined once again by Dr. Richard Beck for a discussion of his "Slavery of Death" blog series which you can find at Richard's blog, Experimental Theology. This is the second of a three part series surrounding the material covered ...no1:11:59The Sting of Death is Sin with Dr. Richard Beck (The Slavery of Death Part 1)http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/05/the-sting-of-death-is-sin-with-dr-richard-beckthe-slavery-of-death-part-1/
Mon, 28 May 2012 19:13:43 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=548In this episode Ray is joined by Dr. Richard Beck for a discussion of his Slavery of Death blog series which you can find at Richard’s blog, Experimental Theology. This is the first of a three part series surrounding the material covered in the Slavery of Death series. In this first part, Richard and Ray […]In this episode Ray is joined by Dr. Richard Beck for a discussion of his Slavery of Death blog series which you can find at Richard's blog, Experimental Theology. This is the first of a three part series surrounding the material covered in the Slavery...no1:11:12Christ at the Checkpoint with Brad Jersakhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/05/christ-at-the-checkpoint-with-brad-jersak/
Mon, 07 May 2012 17:40:01 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=541In this episode Ray is joined once again by Brad Jersak for a discussion about Brad’s recent trip to Israel for the Christ At The Checkpoint conference. The aim of Christ at the Checkpoint is to “provide an opportunity for evangelical Christians who take the Bible seriously to prayerfully seek a proper awareness of issues […]In this episode Ray is joined once again by Brad Jersak for a discussion about Brad's recent trip to Israel for the Christ At The Checkpoint conference. The aim of Christ at the Checkpoint is to "provide an opportunity for evangelical Christians who ta...no30:44A Theology Rooted in Lovehttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/04/a-theology-rooted-in-love/
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:14:44 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=531In this episode Steve and Ray discuss living with a theology rooted and grounded in love instead of one driven by fear or even hatred of the other. What are the practical implications? What does it look like? We aren’t exactly sure ourselves, but join us for a good discussion starter!In this episode Steve and Ray discuss living with a theology rooted and grounded in love instead of one driven by fear or even hatred of the other. What are the practical implications? What does it look like? We aren't exactly sure ourselves,no2:27:36Hellbound? with Kevin Millerhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/04/hellbound-with-kevin-miller/
Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:22:46 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=501In this episode Ray is joined by Kevin Miller, writer and director of the upcoming movie “Hellbound?”. Kevin talks about the process of dreaming up and making Hellbound? and the impact the process has had on his life. Kevin and Ray discuss how our ideas of hell and death inform the rest of our faith […]In this episode Ray is joined by Kevin Miller, writer and director of the upcoming movie "Hellbound?". Kevin talks about the process of dreaming up and making Hellbound? and the impact the process has had on his life.no1:25:29Naked Spirituality with Brian McLarenhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/03/brian-mclarennaked-spirituality/
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 03:16:15 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=486In this episode Ray is joined once again by Brian McLaren for a discussion about Brian’s newest book Naked Spirituality: A Life With God In 12 Simple Words. Brian shares about the four seasons of the spiritual life and helps us understand that, just as in a song, it’s not about getting to the end, […]In this episode Ray is joined once again by Brian McLaren for a discussion about Brian's newest book Naked Spirituality: A Life With God In 12 Simple Words. Brian shares about the four seasons of the spiritual life and helps us understand that,no59:09Brian McLaren: A New Kind of Christianityhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/02/brian-mclaren-a-new-kind-of-christianity/
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:20:49 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=463In this episode Ray is joined by Brian McLaren for a discussion about Brian’s book A New Kind of Christianity. In the book Brian presents ten questions which he believes are transforming the Christian faith. Brian and Ray focus on the first two questions dealing with the story and purpose of the Bible. Make sure […]In this episode Ray is joined by Brian McLaren for a discussion about Brian's book A New Kind of Christianity. In the book Brian presents ten questions which he believes are transforming the Christian faith.no57:48Compassionate Eschatology with Michael Hardinhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/02/compassionate-eschatology-with-michael-hardin/
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:38:30 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=439Michael Hardin is back! In this episode Michael Hardin talks with Ray about understanding eschatology and the book of Revelation in the light of the God who is love. Is Jesus coming back to kick butt and take names? Michael doesn’t think so, and he shares from the book Compassionate Eschatology why he thinks we […]Michael Hardin is back! In this episode Michael Hardin talks with Ray about understanding eschatology and the book of Revelation in the light of the God who is love. Is Jesus coming back to kick butt and take names? Michael doesn't think so,no2:09:04Free To Be Lovedhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/01/free-to-be-loved/
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:41:19 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=425In this episode Steve and Ray talk about living free from the fear of rejection based upon performance. Should we focus on how to avoid sin? Are we just sinners saved by grace? Should sin even be an issue for a believer in Jesus? Steve and Ray discuss trusting in God’s love and the ironic […]In this episode Steve and Ray talk about living free from the fear of rejection based upon performance. Should we focus on how to avoid sin? Are we just sinners saved by grace? Should sin even be an issue for a believer in Jesus?no1:40:35A Theology of Consent with Brad Jersakhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2012/01/a-theology-of-consent-with-brad-jersak/
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:08:53 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=401In this episode Ray talks with Brad Jersak about an idea that Brad is calling “A Theology of Consent”. Consent holds a lot of promise in helping us understand such questions as why do we pray? why is there evil in the world? how do we partner with God in manifesting His kingdom? This conversation […]In this episode Ray talks with Brad Jersak about an idea that Brad is calling "A Theology of Consent". Consent holds a lot of promise in helping us understand such questions as why do we pray? why is there evil in the world?no1:49:15Discipleship Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/12/discipleship-beyond-the-classroom/
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:28:51 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=388In the institutional church, “discipleship” is a process only performed by professionals in the confines of the church program. Listener Judy Gale (who impresses us with her knowledge of the Chinese language during the intro) asked a question on the Facebook page about discipleship outside the institutional church. For those of us not in the […]In the institutional church, "discipleship" is a process only performed by professionals in the confines of the church program. Listener Judy Gale (who impresses us with her knowledge of the Chinese language during the intro) asked a question on the F...no1:13:09Living By Law Or By Love?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/12/living-by-law-or-by-love/
Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:44:55 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=380In this episode, Steve and Ray discuss the difference between a motivation of law and a motivation of love. Should our relationships be contractually based, or based on unconditional love? You probably know the answer, but have a listen anyway!In this episode, Steve and Ray discuss the difference between a motivation of law and a motivation of love. Should our relationships be contractually based, or based on unconditional love? You probably know the answer, but have a listen anyway!no1:51:21Jesus and Mimetic Theory with Michael Hardin Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/11/jesus-and-mimetic-theory-with-michael-hardin-part-2/
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:32:38 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=356In this last segment of a two-part episode, Ray talks with Michael Hardin (executive director of PreachingPeace.org and author of The Jesus-Driven Life) about Mimetic Theory and reading the Bible through the lens of Jesus. In this episode Michael continues to explain the Mimetic Theory and tries to help us understand it’s potential significance for […]In this last segment of a two-part episode, Ray talks with Michael Hardin (executive director of PreachingPeace.org and author of The Jesus-Driven Life) about Mimetic Theory and reading the Bible through the lens of Jesus.no1:08:21Jesus and Mimetic Theory with Michael Hardin Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/11/jesus-and-mimetic-theory-with-michael-hardin-part-1/
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:07:19 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=348In this first of a two-part episode, Ray talks with Michael Hardin (executive director of PreachingPeace.org and author of The Jesus-Driven Life) about Mimetic Theory and reading the Bible through the lens of Jesus. Rene Girard, developer of the Mimetic Theory, has said that Michael is “a gifted and effective advocate who is able to make […]In this first of a two-part episode, Ray talks with Michael Hardin (executive director of PreachingPeace.org and author of The Jesus-Driven Life) about Mimetic Theory and reading the Bible through the lens of Jesus. Rene Girard,no1:22:33Her Gates Will Never Be Shut with Brad Jersak Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/10/her-gates-will-never-be-shut-with-brad-jersak-part-2/
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:54:10 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=338This is part 2 of a two-part conversation with Brad Jersak about his book Her Gates Will Never Be Shut. We encourage you to listen to part 1 before listening to this second half of the conversation. After talking about the etymology of hell and the two traditions surrounding the word “gehenna”, Brad and Ray continue […]This is part 2 of a two-part conversation with Brad Jersak about his book Her Gates Will Never Be Shut. We encourage you to listen to part 1 before listening to this second half of the conversation. - After talking about the etymology of hell and the ...no1:15:23Her Gates Will Never Be Shut with Brad Jersak Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/10/her-gates-will-never-be-shut-with-brad-jersak-part-1/
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:40:01 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=331In this first part of a two part episode, Ray talks with Brad Jersak about his book Her Gates Will Never Be Shut. Brad and Ray talk about the history of the Hebrew and Greek words behind the word “hell”, the development of Gehenna, and more. Brad delves into the history of our ideas about […]In this first part of a two part episode, Ray talks with Brad Jersak about his book Her Gates Will Never Be Shut. Brad and Ray talk about the history of the Hebrew and Greek words behind the word "hell", the development of Gehenna, and more.no1:17:12Processing and Rethinkinghttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/09/processing-and-rethinking/
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:39:24 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=329What started out as a response to the Brad Jersak interviews turned into a lengthy discussion that ended up becoming an episode of its own. If the opening sounds a little like it’s picking up in the middle of a conversation, that’s why! Steve’s “Maaaaan, that’s good stuff” is in response to the Brad Jersak […]What started out as a response to the Brad Jersak interviews turned into a lengthy discussion that ended up becoming an episode of its own. If the opening sounds a little like it's picking up in the middle of a conversation, that's why!no1:24:27Stricken by God? with Brad Jersak, Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/09/stricken-by-god-with-brad-jersak-part-2/
Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:13:54 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=325In this conclusion of Ray’s 2-part interview with Brad Jersak (part 1 is here), Ray and Brad continue their discussion about the atonement, our role in the death of Jesus, the role of the Father in the death of Jesus, and the implications of atonement theory on our view of the Father as well as […]In this conclusion of Ray's 2-part interview with Brad Jersak (part 1 is here), Ray and Brad continue their discussion about the atonement, our role in the death of Jesus, the role of the Father in the death of Jesus,no1:03:50Stricken by God? with Brad Jersak, Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/08/stricken-by-god-with-brad-jersak-part-1/
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:02:01 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=317Continuing in our series of guests on the podcast, Ray welcomes Brad Jersak to Beyond the Box. This 2-part discussion revolves around the topic of a book edited by Brad entitled “Stricken by God?” which discusses atonement theories alternative to Penal Substitution. Bringing insight to some passages that are often skimmed over, Brad shares thoughts […]Continuing in our series of guests on the podcast, Ray welcomes Brad Jersak to Beyond the Box. This 2-part discussion revolves around the topic of a book edited by Brad entitled "Stricken by God?" which discusses atonement theories alternative to Pena...no1:28:08Exegeting Hell with Preston Sprinklehttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/08/exegeting-hell-with-preston-sprinkle/
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:18:18 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=313While we have spent quite a few episodes on the topic of hell, and even more specifically on Francis Chan’s book “Erasing Hell”, we thought it would be very helpful to our listeners to hear more about the exegesis behind that book. Preston Sprinkle, the co-author of “Erasing Hell” was kind enough to come on […]While we have spent quite a few episodes on the topic of hell, and even more specifically on Francis Chan's book "Erasing Hell", we thought it would be very helpful to our listeners to hear more about the exegesis behind that book. Preston Sprinkle,no1:21:02Thinking About the Trinityhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/08/thinking-about-the-trinity/
Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:10:28 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=309The doctrine of the Trinity (the Godhead is three-in-one, comprised of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) has been considered to be “orthodox” doctrine since about the 3rd century. Partially developed at the Council of Nicaea, it was later codified in a creed of uncertain origin, the Athanasian Creed. Despite the fact that […]The doctrine of the Trinity (the Godhead is three-in-one, comprised of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) has been considered to be "orthodox" doctrine since about the 3rd century. Partially developed at the Council of Nicaea,no1:53:34Francis Chan, Erasing Hell or Not? Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/07/francis-chan-erasing-hell-or-not-part-2/
Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:30:30 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=289If you haven’t already listened to part 1 of this discussion, please do so now. Ray and Steve continue this discussion in response to Francis Chan’s book “Erasing Hell”. Picking up where the last episode ended, the discussion ranges from different ways of looking at the term “gehenna” to concern over the way that Chan […]If you haven't already listened to part 1 of this discussion, please do so now. Ray and Steve continue this discussion in response to Francis Chan's book "Erasing Hell". - Picking up where the last episode ended,no1:23:22Francis Chan, Erasing Hell or Not? Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/07/francis-chan-erasing-hell-or-not-part-1/
Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:39:16 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=282No, this isn’t an interview with Francis Chan, although that would probably be a lot of fun! Rather, it is a lengthy critique of Chan’s new book, Erasing Hell: What God said about eternity, and the things we made up. Before this book was released, a promotional video was posted, to which we responded in […]No, this isn't an interview with Francis Chan, although that would probably be a lot of fun! Rather, it is a lengthy critique of Chan's new book, Erasing Hell: What God said about eternity, and the things we made up. Before this book was released,no1:11:39Restoring Justice, Rethinking Atonement, and Razing Hell with Sharon Baker, Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/07/restoring-justice-rethinking-atonement-and-razing-hell-with-sharon-baker-part-2/
Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:15:00 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=276In this episode, after a brief introduction by Ray and Steve, Ray concludes his interview with Sharon Baker. Beginning where they left off last time talking about the atonement, Ray and Sharon blaze through territory including a fuller picture of what “salvation” is, alternative views of hell, universalism, etc. Both Ray and Steve wish to […]In this episode, after a brief introduction by Ray and Steve, Ray concludes his interview with Sharon Baker. Beginning where they left off last time talking about the atonement, Ray and Sharon blaze through territory including a fuller picture of what ...no1:06:40Restoring Justice, Rethinking Atonement, and Razing Hell with Sharon Baker, Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/07/restoring-justice-rethinking-atonement-and-razing-hell-with-sharon-baker-part-1/
Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:49:01 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=271In this first-ever interview on Beyond the Box, Ray interviews Sharon Baker, author of the book “Razing Hell: Rethinking Everything You’ve Been Taught About God’s Wrath and Judgment“. Dr. Baker’s views are very much in line with recent episodes that we have done on Beyond the Box, and yet she helps to drive the conversation […]In this first-ever interview on Beyond the Box, Ray interviews Sharon Baker, author of the book "Razing Hell: Rethinking Everything You've Been Taught About God's Wrath and Judgment". Dr. Baker's views are very much in line with recent episodes that w...no1:35:50Distracted By Jesus? Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/06/distracted-by-jesus-part-2/
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:18:54 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=267In this continuation (and conclusion) of the discussion began in the last episode, Ray and Steve continue to discuss the recent event at Elevation Church in Matthews, NC where a mom and her son with special needs were escorted from the service because of a vocal outburst by the boy. The situation at Elevation is […]In this continuation (and conclusion) of the discussion began in the last episode, Ray and Steve continue to discuss the recent event at Elevation Church in Matthews, NC where a mom and her son with special needs were escorted from the service because ...no1:17:08Distracted By Jesus? Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/06/distracted-by-jesus-part-1-2/
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:22:39 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=262Jesus said, “Whatever you have done to the least of these, you have done unto me.” And elsewhere he said, “Let the little children come unto me and do not prohibit them from doing so.” So when Ray and Steve heard about this newscast about events on Easter Sunday where an usher at Elevation Church […]Jesus said, "Whatever you have done to the least of these, you have done unto me." And elsewhere he said, "Let the little children come unto me and do not prohibit them from doing so." So when Ray and Steve heard about this newscast about events on Eas...no“I Wouldn’t Believe in a God Who Would…” — A Response to Francis Chan, Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/06/i-wouldnt-believe-in-a-god-who-a-response-to-francis-chan-part-2/
Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:39:06 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=248Continuing on in this conclusion to this 2-part episode, Ray and Steve respond to the promotional video for Francis Chan’s forthcoming book “Erasing Hell”. Much more than just a response to Chan, however, this episode touches on lots of thoughts related to revelation and how much we can know and understand about the Father. There […]Continuing on in this conclusion to this 2-part episode, Ray and Steve respond to the promotional video for Francis Chan's forthcoming book "Erasing Hell". Much more than just a response to Chan, however, this episode touches on lots of thoughts relat...no1:08:08“I Wouldn’t Believe in a God Who Would…” — A Response to Francis Chan, Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/06/i-wouldnt-believe-in-a-god-who-would-a-response-to-francis-chan-part-1/
Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:32:37 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=233Author Francis Chan is releasing a new book soon called “Erasing Hell” and has released a promotional video. Unlike the Rob Bell video which raised a lot of questions, Chan makes some definitive statements (not necessarily about hell) in his video. And it is those statements to which Ray and Steve respond in this two-part […]Author Francis Chan is releasing a new book soon called "Erasing Hell" and has released a promotional video. Unlike the Rob Bell video which raised a lot of questions, Chan makes some definitive statements (not necessarily about hell) in his video.no1:07:55Living As the Real Youhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/05/living-as-the-real-you/
Sat, 21 May 2011 05:41:40 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=225[A quick note of apology for the sound quality on Steve’s end. Lots of distortion this time around. Sorry, folks! ] Whether it’s because you feel like your “testimony” isn’t good enough, or because you’re in a position of power that makes you feel like you have to be more than you really are, there […][A quick note of apology for the sound quality on Steve's end. Lots of distortion this time around. Sorry, folks! :( ] - Whether it's because you feel like your "testimony" isn't good enough, or because you're in a position of power that makes you fee...no1:51:57Jesus, Osama bin Laden, and Enemy Love, Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/05/jesus-osama-bin-laden-and-enemy-love-part-2/
Wed, 11 May 2011 01:28:30 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=220In this conclusion of the discussion started last time in Part 1, Ray and Steve continue discussion the ramifications of the teachings of Jesus on our view of violence, national or otherwise. As part of the discussion, Ray and Steve discuss some examples of where non-violence actually won out over violence. Do we dare to […]In this conclusion of the discussion started last time in Part 1, Ray and Steve continue discussion the ramifications of the teachings of Jesus on our view of violence, national or otherwise. As part of the discussion,no54:44Jesus, Osama bin Laden, and Enemy Love, Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/05/jesus-osama-bin-laden-and-enemy-love-part-1/
Wed, 04 May 2011 11:53:15 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=217Sunday evening, May 1, President Barack Obama announced to the world that Osama bin Laden had been found and killed. And what resulted in terms of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media conversations was nothing short of amazing. Responses varied from sheer joy at the thought of bin Laden now being in hell for all […]Sunday evening, May 1, President Barack Obama announced to the world that Osama bin Laden had been found and killed. And what resulted in terms of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media conversations was nothing short of amazing.no1:07:12Thoughts on Ultimate Reconciliation, Part 3http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/04/thoughts-on-ultimate-reconciliation-part-3/
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:17:20 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=210If you haven’t already listened to part 1 and part 2, you should go listen to those first for this episode to make the most sense. Ray and Steve conclude this three-part discussion on Ultimate Reconciliation. It may seem to some like we have hammered this entire topic well into the ground, and perhaps we […]If you haven't already listened to part 1 and part 2, you should go listen to those first for this episode to make the most sense. - Ray and Steve conclude this three-part discussion on Ultimate Reconciliation.no53:36Thoughts on Ultimate Reconciliation, Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/04/thoughts-on-ultimate-reconciliation-part-2/
Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:37:52 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=208(If you haven’t already listened to part 1, please start there!) Continuing on with the discussion begun in part 1, Ray and Steve continue to discuss Ultimate Reconciliation. Theories about what happens after this life (especially with regard to the notion of post-mortem salvation opportunities) often go hand-in-hand with one’s view of the atonement, and […](If you haven't already listened to part 1, please start there!) - Continuing on with the discussion begun in part 1, Ray and Steve continue to discuss Ultimate Reconciliation. Theories about what happens after this life (especially with regard to the...no53:30Thoughts on Ultimate Reconciliation, Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/04/thoughts-on-ultimate-reconciliation-part-1/
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:42:45 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=204In a continuation of the general topic dealt with in the recent 2-part series related to Rob Bell’s new book and the controversy surrounding it, Ray and Steve continue to discuss the idea of Ultimate Reconciliation. This is not the first time Ray and Steve have dealt with this topic. Back in February, 2009, they […]In a continuation of the general topic dealt with in the recent 2-part series related to Rob Bell's new book and the controversy surrounding it, Ray and Steve continue to discuss the idea of Ultimate Reconciliation. - no1:11:50Hope, Hell, and Rob Bell, Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/03/hope-hell-and-rob-bell-part-2/
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:47:57 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=201In this continuation of the discussion after a brief child-induced interruption, Ray and Steve jump right back into the discussion. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, you need to go listen to it first. It sets the framework for the heresy thoughts you’ll hear in this part! We certainly enjoyed batting around different […]In this continuation of the discussion after a brief child-induced interruption, Ray and Steve jump right back into the discussion. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, you need to go listen to it first.no1:19:47Hope, Hell, and Rob Bell, Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/03/hope-hell-and-rob-bell-part-1/
Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:32:31 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=198Lately, a controversy has been erupting in certain parts of the blogosphere, Facebook statuses (stati?), podcasts, etc. regarding the contents of a book that has yet to be released. Despite the lack of actual content to judge, judgment of the anticipated content has been given out quite liberally by many. While this two-part episode isn’t […]Lately, a controversy has been erupting in certain parts of the blogosphere, Facebook statuses (stati?), podcasts, etc. regarding the contents of a book that has yet to be released. Despite the lack of actual content to judge,no58:52iConfession, Faith, and Technologyhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/02/iconfession-faith-and-technology/
Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:49:20 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=192It almost seemed like a joke when the news first came out that a bishop of the Roman Catholic Church gave his endorsement of an iPhone/iPad app that helps parishioners prepare for confession by stepping them through the 10 commandments and asking them questions to prompt their memory about sins they have committed. But it […]It almost seemed like a joke when the news first came out that a bishop of the Roman Catholic Church gave his endorsement of an iPhone/iPad app that helps parishioners prepare for confession by stepping them through the 10 commandments and asking them ...no1:34:17Depravity, Humanism, and the Glory of Godhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/02/depravity-humanism-and-the-glory-of-god/
Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:33:15 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=189Listener Shane asked a handful of questions regarding the glory of God, total depravity of man, and humanism. Ray and Steve saw all three questions as related to a central topic, and so in this episode, they discuss all kinds of thoughts related to these questions. Is man totally depraved? Did the Fall of man […]Listener Shane asked a handful of questions regarding the glory of God, total depravity of man, and humanism. Ray and Steve saw all three questions as related to a central topic, and so in this episode, they discuss all kinds of thoughts related to the...no1:29:49Modeling, Learning, and Your Childrenhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/01/modeling-learning-and-your-children/
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:14:25 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=186Big C, one of our long-time listeners and friends of the podcast, submitted an idea for a show with a couple of questions relating to how we teach our children. Because Ray and Steve both live life with their families outside of institutional religion, is it possible that their children are getting a very limited, […]Big C, one of our long-time listeners and friends of the podcast, submitted an idea for a show with a couple of questions relating to how we teach our children. Because Ray and Steve both live life with their families outside of institutional religion,no1:22:18Origins and Essentials, Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2011/01/origins-and-essentials-part-2/
Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:27:54 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=181Note: As we mentioned in the last post, this was originally one long episode that we edited into two episodes, so just as the last one ended without any type of “sign off”, this one starts without any type of “introduction”, picking up in the middle of the discussion. With that in mind, if you […]Note: As we mentioned in the last post, this was originally one long episode that we edited into two episodes, so just as the last one ended without any type of "sign off", this one starts without any type of "introduction",no54:55Origins and Essentials, Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2010/12/origins-and-essentials-part-1/
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:05:45 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=178Note: This is a part 1 of a lengthy episode that we split up into two episodes for listening convenience. Therefore, the ending of this recording may feel a bit abrupt to you, but will be continued in part 2 which will post in a few days. There are many Christians who believe that the […]Note: This is a part 1 of a lengthy episode that we split up into two episodes for listening convenience. Therefore, the ending of this recording may feel a bit abrupt to you, but will be continued in part 2 which will post in a few days. - no52:22Openness, Scripture and Morehttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2010/12/openness-scripture-and-more/
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:44:26 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=175True to form, Ray and Steve have trouble staying on any one topic, but instead wax very passionately about several different topics, at least related in their own minds! 😉 Bouncing off comments made with regard to open theology a few episodes ago, this episode offers several thoughts that may cause mixed responses in the […]True to form, Ray and Steve have trouble staying on any one topic, but instead wax very passionately about several different topics, at least related in their own minds! ;) Bouncing off comments made with regard to open theology a few episodes ago,no1:20:12An Open Approach to Prayer, Sovereignty, & the Problem of Evilhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2010/11/an-open-approach-to-prayer-sovereignty-the-problem-of-evil-2/
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:34:48 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=163Prompted by listener feedback and interaction, Steve and Ray respond to and continue the ongoing conversation about Open Theism and it’s ramifications for prayer, the sovereignty of God, and the problem of evil. In this part 1 of ?? episodes, Steve and Ray travel a few rabbit trails, interact with listener comments, and once again focus on Jesus as […]Prompted by listener feedback and interaction, Steve and Ray respond to and continue the ongoing conversation about Open Theism and it's ramifications for prayer, the sovereignty of God, and the problem of evil. In this part 1 of ?? episodes,no1:12:44Embracing an Open Futurehttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2010/11/embracing-an-open-future/
Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:30:54 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=147For many conservative Christians, the notion of a God who might actually leave some details of the future up to us is a frightening prospect. Wouldn’t this logically mean that God is not in control? Couldn’t a God who doesn’t know the future possibly be defeated? In this episode, Ray and Steve pick up on […]For many conservative Christians, the notion of a God who might actually leave some details of the future up to us is a frightening prospect. Wouldn't this logically mean that God is not in control? Couldn't a God who doesn't know the future possibly ...no1:14:15Fast Food and Inspiration (aka We’re Back!)http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2010/10/fast-food-and-inspiration-aka-were-back/
Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:57:36 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=143After more than eight months without an episode, Beyond the Box is finally back! In this very unique episode (what a way to return, huh?) Ray and Steve actually sat down together in person with a small portable recorder in a fast-food restaurant and talked about a wide variety of topics, including the inspiration of […]After more than eight months without an episode, Beyond the Box is finally back! In this very unique episode (what a way to return, huh?) Ray and Steve actually sat down together in person with a small portable recorder in a fast-food restaurant and t...no51:58Christian Anarchyhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2010/02/christian-anarchy/
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:17:33 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=139What comes to mind when you hear the word “anarchy”? Does it sound like something that is compatible with Christianity? Well, there are some that say that “anarchy” can be defined in a way that actually makes the most sense of any understanding of the teachings of Jesus. After a humble explanation of why it’s […]What comes to mind when you hear the word "anarchy"? Does it sound like something that is compatible with Christianity? - Well, there are some that say that "anarchy" can be defined in a way that actually makes the most sense of any understanding of t...no1:10:23Judgment: The Forbidden Fruithttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2010/01/judgment-the-forbidden-fruit/
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:38:53 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=138Recent events in Haiti have resulted in a huge outpouring of support, donations, volunteers, etc. to help the needy country. However, as often happens with any major tragedy of the type suffered in Haiti, there are those who want to voice their negative opinions over the cause of such tragedy. In the first BtB episode […]Recent events in Haiti have resulted in a huge outpouring of support, donations, volunteers, etc. to help the needy country. However, as often happens with any major tragedy of the type suffered in Haiti, there are those who want to voice their negativ...no1:16:30A White Flag for Christmas Crusadershttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/12/a-white-flag-for-christmas-crusaders/
Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:31:40 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=137It’s that time of year when evangelicals start complaining about a “War on Christmas”–the alleged attempt by the evil liberals to steal the baby Jesus out of the manger and replace him with a Richard Dawkins book. Well, since it’s what evangelicals are doing, Ray and Steve have something to say about it! 😉 And […]It's that time of year when evangelicals start complaining about a "War on Christmas"--the alleged attempt by the evil liberals to steal the baby Jesus out of the manger and replace him with a Richard Dawkins book. - Well,no1:00:09The Cult of Professionalismhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/12/the-cult-of-professionalism/
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:03:22 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=136Somehow, our western culture has become completely enamored with “experts”. Have a medical situation? Consult a doctor. Have a financial question? Consult an investment professional. Have a theological question? Consult a pastor. In the midst of this progression over the last couple of centuries, we have gotten to the point where we seldom even give […]Somehow, our western culture has become completely enamored with "experts". Have a medical situation? Consult a doctor. Have a financial question? Consult an investment professional. Have a theological question? Consult a pastor. - no1:07:51WikiTheologyhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/11/wikitheology/
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:46:46 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=135Communication…dialogue…conversation — these are not necessarily words that are used in conjunction with understanding theology. Too often, theology is set into codes, creeds, confessions and formats that serve to squelch dialogue about the particular issues. While many would view this as a good thing, giving us a firm foundation for our faith, it can often […]Communication...dialogue...conversation -- these are not necessarily words that are used in conjunction with understanding theology. Too often, theology is set into codes, creeds, confessions and formats that serve to squelch dialogue about the parti...no1:19:48Prayer As a Weaponhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/11/prayer-as-a-weapon/
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:39:15 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=133A rather recent news article about an unnamed school in the eastern US prompted this episode. Ray and Steve discuss the use of prayer as a weapon in public (not Christian-specific) settings, and whether or not prayer should ever be used in that form of making one’s point. As often happens in the discussions on […]A rather recent news article about an unnamed school in the eastern US prompted this episode. Ray and Steve discuss the use of prayer as a weapon in public (not Christian-specific) settings, and whether or not prayer should ever be used in that form o...no1:04:14Atonement, Pt 4: Summary and Conclusionhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/10/atonement-pt-4-summary-and-conclusion/
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:57:54 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=132After three episodes outlining various views of atonement theory, Ray and Steve conclude the series by wrapping up their thoughts on the subject and summarizing the views discussed. We hope you enjoyed this series, and that it has sparked some thinking about the atonement and why it can be very important in our view of […]After three episodes outlining various views of atonement theory, Ray and Steve conclude the series by wrapping up their thoughts on the subject and summarizing the views discussed. - We hope you enjoyed this series,no1:11:36Atonement, Pt. 3: Additional Theorieshttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/10/atonement-pt-3-additional-theories/
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:03:36 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=131After devoting entire episodes to both of the two most widely-held theories, Ray and Steve present a potpourri of other theories in one episode. Four different views are presented in this discussion, including the third of the “top three” views of the atonement. Far from being a dry topic, Ray and Steve infuse their own […]After devoting entire episodes to both of the two most widely-held theories, Ray and Steve present a potpourri of other theories in one episode. Four different views are presented in this discussion, including the third of the "top three" views of the...no55:54Atonement, Part 2: Christus Victorhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/10/atonement-part-2-christus-victor/
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:08:32 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=129Continuing on in the series on views of the atonement, Ray and Steve turn their focus to what has been referred to as the “classic view”, allegedly held as the predominant view of the atonement for the first 1,000 years of western Christianity, and still widely held in the Eastern churches. This view, commonly called […]Continuing on in the series on views of the atonement, Ray and Steve turn their focus to what has been referred to as the "classic view", allegedly held as the predominant view of the atonement for the first 1,000 years of western Christianity,no1:15:08Atonement, Part 1: Penal Substitutionhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/09/atonement-part-1-penal-substitution/
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:23:11 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=127Beginning first with a response to a listener question regarding the deity of Jesus, Ray and Steve then move into the first segment in what will be a multi-part series. In this series, they take a look at different theories of the atonement. While that may sound less than exciting for many people, Ray and […]Beginning first with a response to a listener question regarding the deity of Jesus, Ray and Steve then move into the first segment in what will be a multi-part series. In this series, they take a look at different theories of the atonement. - no1:08:53Just Not Fitting Inhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/09/just-not-fitting-in/
Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:12:06 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=126One of the side-effects of stepping out of the customary way of practicing Christianity, and exploring life in Christ outside of the institution, is a feeling of uncertainty as to where one actually fits in. For many of us, we were so accustomed to wearing certain labels, being “members” of certain organizations, and being identified […]One of the side-effects of stepping out of the customary way of practicing Christianity, and exploring life in Christ outside of the institution, is a feeling of uncertainty as to where one actually fits in. For many of us,no56:12The Power of Your Words Potpourri, Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/08/the-power-of-your-words-potpourri-part-2/
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:14:15 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=124In a continuation of last week’s episode, Ray and Steve continue to talk about a variety of issues related to what we speak and how it affects what we believe and experience. If you haven’t already listened to part 1, go listen to that first. By the way, Beyond the Box has a new twitter […]In a continuation of last week's episode, Ray and Steve continue to talk about a variety of issues related to what we speak and how it affects what we believe and experience. If you haven't already listened to part 1, go listen to that first. - no41:12The Power of Your Words Potpourri, Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/08/the-power-of-your-words-potpourri-part-1/
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:37:03 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=122Ray and Steve begin a 2-part episode on the power of what we say…or something like that. There tends to be some tangential discussions here, but all somehow related (albeit distantly) to the subject of the power of our words. So often, the notion that what we say can actually affect our lives gets relegated […]Ray and Steve begin a 2-part episode on the power of what we say...or something like that. There tends to be some tangential discussions here, but all somehow related (albeit distantly) to the subject of the power of our words. - So often,no43:42A Secure Investmenthttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/07/a-secure-investment/
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:18:18 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=121Following some lengthy banter, a recap of the Bearcrawling episode that Steve co-hosted, and some lousy voice impressions (!!), Ray and Steve jump into a somewhat rambling discussion about security. Riffing off of a quote by Martin Luther, the discussion covers several elements of western culture and our tendency to try to be secure in […]Following some lengthy banter, a recap of the Bearcrawling episode that Steve co-hosted, and some lousy voice impressions (!!), Ray and Steve jump into a somewhat rambling discussion about security. - Riffing off of a quote by Martin Luther,no1:02:19Make Your Own Footprinthttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/07/make-your-own-footprint/
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:37:39 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=118Steve can’t remember what month it is, so the initial mentions about an upcoming guest-host slot on Bearcrawling say June 10, when it’s actually this coming Friday, July 10. Also, happy anniversary to Beyond the Box, now starting its second year of podcasting! In sort of a sequel to the last episode, Ray and Steve […]Steve can't remember what month it is, so the initial mentions about an upcoming guest-host slot on Bearcrawling say June 10, when it's actually this coming Friday, July 10. - Also, happy anniversary to Beyond the Box,no1:03:01Serving As a Kingdom Callhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/06/serving-as-a-kingdom-call/
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:44:39 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=116For a long time, western Christianity has sat back and let the government fulfill mandates given to the body of Christ, including the care of the poor and orphans. And for a lot of Christians on the conservative end of the theological spectrum, “social gospel” was relegated to liberal denominations and was viewed as less […]For a long time, western Christianity has sat back and let the government fulfill mandates given to the body of Christ, including the care of the poor and orphans. And for a lot of Christians on the conservative end of the theological spectrum,no1:03:50Should Christians Support the State of Israel?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/06/should-christians-support-the-state-of-israel/
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:52:09 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=112This week, Ray and Steve take up part 2 of the audio comment from John over at Jesus Geek. In this part of his audio comment, John asks a very pointed question about support (financial and otherwise) of the current state of Israel. This episode ties in with the most recent episode about eschatology. For […]This week, Ray and Steve take up part 2 of the audio comment from John over at Jesus Geek. In this part of his audio comment, John asks a very pointed question about support (financial and otherwise) of the current state of Israel. - no57:44Apocalypse How?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/06/apocalypse-how/
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:24:07 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=111John from The Jesus Geek sent an audio comment to BtB that bounces off a passing comment Ray and Steve made in the last episode. Part 1 of his comment asks where they stand on their view of the end times. While both Ray and Steve agree with John that this issue should not be […]John from The Jesus Geek sent an audio comment to BtB that bounces off a passing comment Ray and Steve made in the last episode. Part 1 of his comment asks where they stand on their view of the end times. - no57:01The End Doesn’t Justify the Meanshttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/06/the-end-doesnt-justify-the-means/
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:22:12 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=110Quite ironically, considering our recent podcasts about non-violence and the seeming (to us, at least) contradiction between the words and example of Jesus and the notion that violent means can be justified in some situations, a recent news story comes out regarding the murder of an abortion-performing doctor. News interviews have painted a picture of […]Quite ironically, considering our recent podcasts about non-violence and the seeming (to us, at least) contradiction between the words and example of Jesus and the notion that violent means can be justified in some situations,no36:02Taking Jesus Seriously, Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/05/taking-jesus-seriously-part-2/
Fri, 22 May 2009 14:01:54 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=108In a follow-up to last week’s episode, Ray and Steve continue to discuss the importance of taking the words of Jesus seriously. It seems that the words of Jesus get so easily explained away or altered to be more palatable to our cultural conditions. But why don’t we just start with what he said and […]In a follow-up to last week's episode, Ray and Steve continue to discuss the importance of taking the words of Jesus seriously. It seems that the words of Jesus get so easily explained away or altered to be more palatable to our cultural conditions.no36:36Taking Jesus Seriouslyhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/05/taking-jesus-seriously/
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:20:32 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=106We’ve talked many times on this podcast about things that Jesus has said. When we look at the teachings of Jesus, it seems that there are often inconsistencies with the way we actually live out what he taught. Statements like “Turn the other cheek” or “Don’t worry about what you will eat or drink” often […]We've talked many times on this podcast about things that Jesus has said. When we look at the teachings of Jesus, it seems that there are often inconsistencies with the way we actually live out what he taught. - no32:36The Cross and the Swordhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/04/the-cross-and-the-sword/
Fri, 01 May 2009 03:13:40 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=100Beyond the Box returns this week with yet another focus on history. From Constantine’s vision of the symbol of the cross and an alleged promise of successful military advances under that sign to the Crusades, the Reformers, and modern political activists, “the church” has long utilized the sword, both figuratively and literally, to put opposition […]Beyond the Box returns this week with yet another focus on history. From Constantine's vision of the symbol of the cross and an alleged promise of successful military advances under that sign to the Crusades, the Reformers,no1:07:58Know Your Heritagehttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/04/know-your-heritage/
Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:08:37 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=98This is an episode that we have wanted to do for a long time! And the time has finally come. Many believers are aware of church councils and creeds that exist in our “church history”, and many of them unknowingly (or even knowingly) use the decisions of those councils in their understanding of doctrinal issues. […]This is an episode that we have wanted to do for a long time! And the time has finally come. - Many believers are aware of church councils and creeds that exist in our "church history", and many of them unknowingly (or even knowingly) use the decisio...no1:02:53The Inefficient Gospelhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/04/the-inefficient-gospel/
Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:33:54 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=95In the words of Phil Vischer (creator of Big Idea Productions – home of VeggieTales), many Christians view “impact” for the kingdom in similar ways that corporations and businesses view success in their companies. Bigger is better, and anything that’s not reaching thousands or millions is “inefficient”. Continuing some of the thoughts in recent episodes […]In the words of Phil Vischer (creator of Big Idea Productions - home of VeggieTales), many Christians view "impact" for the kingdom in similar ways that corporations and businesses view success in their companies. Bigger is better,no1:00:51Restoring the Fallenhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/04/restoring-the-fallen/
Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:27:18 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=93In the last episode (Christian Celebrity), Ray and Steve talked about the danger of putting leaders on a pedestal. The higher they are, the harder they fall, to paraphrase a saying. In a recent phone conversation between Jeff Roney and Steve, Jeff asked the question, “What do we do when leaders fall?” It’s a great […]In the last episode (Christian Celebrity), Ray and Steve talked about the danger of putting leaders on a pedestal. The higher they are, the harder they fall, to paraphrase a saying. - In a recent phone conversation between Jeff Roney and Steve,no39:44Christian Celebrityhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/03/christian-celebrity/
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:29:07 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=89Western culture loves to put people on pedestals and make celebrities out of them. And the western church has bought into this mindset hook, line, and sinker. Ray and Steve discuss this approach in light of the words of Jesus and other New Testament writers. Additionally, they discuss the dangers that are inherent in the […]Western culture loves to put people on pedestals and make celebrities out of them. And the western church has bought into this mindset hook, line, and sinker. - Ray and Steve discuss this approach in light of the words of Jesus and other New Testament...no1:01:38Are We Slaves or Sons?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/03/are-we-slaves-or-sons/
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:26:06 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=83In one of the more rambling episodes so far (and the longest one yet), Ray and Steve talk about a potpourri of thoughts before settling on the question raised in an email by Big C of bearcrawling.com regarding a church sign he saw. The title of the episode refers to that eventual discussion! Thanks […]In one of the more rambling episodes so far (and the longest one yet), Ray and Steve talk about a potpourri of thoughts before settling on the question raised in an email by Big C of bearcrawling.com regarding a church sign he saw. - no1:01:45How Do We Know What Is Applicable?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/03/how-do-we-know-what-is-applicable/
Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:51:41 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=77In the same theme as a recent episode about the Old Testament, listener “Yabadabadoo” asked on our Idea Submission page how we know which verses in the New Testament are applicable to us today. Ray and Steve discuss this question, and discuss the idea that perhaps there is a different way of looking at it. […]In the same theme as a recent episode about the Old Testament, listener "Yabadabadoo" asked on our Idea Submission page how we know which verses in the New Testament are applicable to us today. - Ray and Steve discuss this question,no49:35Does What You Believe Really Matter?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/02/does-what-you-believe-really-matter/
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:31:59 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=61It seems that often, a certainty about a particular truth can lead to a lack of humility about that belief. While it’s true that certainty doesn’t always equal arrogance, it’s equally true that humility doesn’t equate to a lack of belief or certainty. So, when people express humility about their beliefs, or a willingness to […]It seems that often, a certainty about a particular truth can lead to a lack of humility about that belief. While it's true that certainty doesn't always equal arrogance, it's equally true that humility doesn't equate to a lack of belief or certainty. noWhat Do We Do with the Old Testament?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/02/what-do-we-do-with-the-old-testament/
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:53:44 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=59This question has appeared in various forms in response to some of the previous episodes. In the recent discussions here on the blog, it has surfaced again, and so this episode takes a stab at providing some thoughts on the role/purpose of the Old Testament. Ray and Steve discuss the implication of Jesus’ comments that […]This question has appeared in various forms in response to some of the previous episodes. In the recent discussions here on the blog, it has surfaced again, and so this episode takes a stab at providing some thoughts on the role/purpose of the Old Tes...noHell and Ultimate Reconciliationhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/02/ultimate-reconciliation/
Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:53:49 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=54A listener recently emailed a question to us asking if we had considered the idea of ultimate reconciliation. As Ray and Steve talk about this concept, they also discuss some other views of what happens to unbelievers after this life. No hard conclusions here, but the usual look at how scripture might not say exactly […]A listener recently emailed a question to us asking if we had considered the idea of ultimate reconciliation. As Ray and Steve talk about this concept, they also discuss some other views of what happens to unbelievers after this life. - noIs God All-Powerful?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/01/is-god-all-powerful/
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:55:55 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=48Just from the title of this post, one can probably guess that this will be a controversial discussion! 😉 But in their usual method of not shying away from tough questions, Ray and Steve discuss human definitions of God in light of the question of evil. If God is all-powerful, why doesn’t he stop evil, […]Just from the title of this post, one can probably guess that this will be a controversial discussion! ;) But in their usual method of not shying away from tough questions, Ray and Steve discuss human definitions of God in light of the question of evil.no51:12What About the 5-Fold Ministry?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/01/what-about-the-5-fold-ministry/
Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:18:52 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=46Listener Chip asked some follow-up questions to our recent discussions regarding the institutional church. Specifically, Chip’s questions revolve around the “leadership” gifts in the New Testament (see Ephesians 4), and how they might play out in a less-structured, less-formal environment. Are there “offices” that need to be filled with specific people at all times in […]Listener Chip asked some follow-up questions to our recent discussions regarding the institutional church. Specifically, Chip's questions revolve around the "leadership" gifts in the New Testament (see Ephesians 4),no36:58Is the Institution Bad?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2009/01/is-the-institution-bad/
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:58:11 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=41In response to the last episode (“Leaving the Institution“), Scott Roche asked if there was any basis for the institutional church at all (at least in the opinion of Ray and Steve). Always enjoying responding to listeners, Ray and Steve devote this entire episode to giving their thoughts in response to Scott’s excellent questions. The […]In response to the last episode ("Leaving the Institution"), Scott Roche asked if there was any basis for the institutional church at all (at least in the opinion of Ray and Steve). Always enjoying responding to listeners,no39:39Leaving the Institutionhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/12/leaving-the-institution/
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:28:09 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=36Listener Ben K. recently asked several really good questions on the Idea Submission page. Specifically, Ben asked questions revolving around the idea of leaving the institutional church. How does one communicate that decision to the pastor without appearing to be criticizing that pastor’s work? In this episode, Ray and Steve discuss some of their own […]Listener Ben K. recently asked several really good questions on the Idea Submission page. Specifically, Ben asked questions revolving around the idea of leaving the institutional church. How does one communicate that decision to the pastor without ap...no45:45Supernatural Skepticismhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/12/supernatural-skepticism/
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:17:43 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=31While questioning institutional church practices and traditions, do we ever reach a point that should be left beyond inquiry? At what point do we “cross the line” with our skepticism, or is there a line to begin with? In this episode Steve and Ray respond to regular listener sidfaiwu’s idea submission regarding skepticism and the supernatural. We would love […]While questioning institutional church practices and traditions, do we ever reach a point that should be left beyond inquiry? At what point do we "cross the line" with our skepticism, or is there a line to begin with?no39:35Learning to Discernhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/12/learning-to-discern/
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:58:10 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=29In a recent idea submission, Gloria asked a question about knowing the difference between truth and trickery. How can we determine what is actually real and what is being put in our minds by manipulation. It’s one thing to look at a cult and see the manipulation that takes place. But what about within Christianity? […]In a recent idea submission, Gloria asked a question about knowing the difference between truth and trickery. How can we determine what is actually real and what is being put in our minds by manipulation. It's one thing to look at a cult and see the ...no36:16Right or Righteous?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/11/right-or-righteous/
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:25:47 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=28Is it possible to be right without being righteous? Are the two synonyms? Did Jesus call us to be right or to be righteous? Many times we equate being right in our knowledge with being righteous. However, Ray and Steve discuss concepts such as “The Good Samaritan” in Jesus’ teaching that seem to make heroes […]Is it possible to be right without being righteous? Are the two synonyms? Did Jesus call us to be right or to be righteous? Many times we equate being right in our knowledge with being righteous. However,no36:14Learning to Lose Controlhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/11/learning-to-lose-control/
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:09:47 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=27As Bruce Shelley states in Church History in Plain Language, “Christianity is the only major religion to have as its central event the humiliation of its God“. But, if this is so, why do believers in Jesus so frequently seek to exert power over others through politics or church hierarchies? In this episode Steve and Ray converse about learning to […]As Bruce Shelley states in Church History in Plain Language, "Christianity is the only major religion to have as its central event the humiliation of its God". But, if this is so, why do believers in Jesus so frequently seek to exert power over others...no33:30What About Homosexuality?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/11/what-about-homosexuality/
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:50:49 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=26Is Homosexuality a sin? With debate raging around the country about California’s Proposition 8, Steve & Ray discuss how we as believers should respond. Should Christians seek to advance legislation that would outlaw same-sex marriage in order to “protect the institution of marriage”? Thanks to listener Big C for submitting this topic on our idea submission page! As always, […]Is Homosexuality a sin? With debate raging around the country about California's Proposition 8, Steve & Ray discuss how we as believers should respond. Should Christians seek to advance legislation that would outlaw same-sex marriage in order to "pro...no35:46Christian Superstitionhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/10/christian-superstition/
Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:06:37 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=23How much of what we say or do as Christians amounts to “abracadabra” or just plain superstition? While Christians might be able to recognize the silliness of tossing salt over one’s shoulder or fearing a broken mirror, it doesn’t stop us from having our own equally silly beliefs. With a great deal of humor and […]How much of what we say or do as Christians amounts to "abracadabra" or just plain superstition? While Christians might be able to recognize the silliness of tossing salt over one's shoulder or fearing a broken mirror,no37:13The Voice of the LORDhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/10/the-voice-of-the-lord/
Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:52:10 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=22Can believers today expect to actually hear the voice of the LORD? What does the voice of our Father sound like? Does God speak only to groups of people or can we expect to hear His voice individually? Join Steve and Ray as they “voice” their thoughts on the voice of the LORD! We welcome your comments […]Can believers today expect to actually hear the voice of the LORD? What does the voice of our Father sound like? Does God speak only to groups of people or can we expect to hear His voice individually? Join Steve and Ray as they "voice" their though...no37:04Prayerhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/10/prayer/
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:38:16 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=20Most of us were taught at an early age how to pray: close your eyes, bow your head, fold your hands, start by addressing God, and finish with “in Jesus’ name, Amen”. Prayer became an event, something that had a definite start and a stop to it. Listener Heather posted on our Idea Submission page […]Most of us were taught at an early age how to pray: close your eyes, bow your head, fold your hands, start by addressing God, and finish with "in Jesus' name, Amen". Prayer became an event, something that had a definite start and a stop to it. - no37:20Everyday Spiritualityhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/10/everyday-spirituality/
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:25:22 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=19In the first podcast episode directly in response to listener ideas, Ray and Steve discuss the idea that life in Christ looks a lot like everyday living. In a culture where hype is all too often built around spiritual things, and churches try to outdo each other and themselves with productions intended to usher in […]In the first podcast episode directly in response to listener ideas, Ray and Steve discuss the idea that life in Christ looks a lot like everyday living. In a culture where hype is all too often built around spiritual things,no32:43God’s Punishment or Satan’s Defeat? Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/10/gods-punishment-or-satans-defeat-part-2/
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:42:27 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=18In this conclusion to the two-part series about the atonement, Ray and Steve continue to discuss the implications — both pros and cons — of viewing the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross as the means of paying ransom to Satan vs. appeasing an angry Father. Thoughts from our listeners in response to this topic […]In this conclusion to the two-part series about the atonement, Ray and Steve continue to discuss the implications -- both pros and cons -- of viewing the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross as the means of paying ransom to Satan vs.no33:48God’s Punishment or Satan’s Defeat? Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/09/gods-punishment-or-satans-defeat-part-1/
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:03:02 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=17Ray and Steve begin a 2-part discussion about the death of Jesus on the cross. Was the death of Jesus the punishment of God taken out on Jesus in our place? Or was it a defeat of Satan? Or some combination of the two? Never ones to shy away from a controversial topic, Ray and […]Ray and Steve begin a 2-part discussion about the death of Jesus on the cross. Was the death of Jesus the punishment of God taken out on Jesus in our place? Or was it a defeat of Satan? Or some combination of the two? - no35:11Is God a Democrat or Republican? – Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/09/is-god-a-democrat-or-republican-part-2/
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:01:15 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=16In this conclusion to a two-part discussion about God and politics, Ray and Steve discuss some of the effects brought about by political activism in the name of religion. Can we apply Christian standards (however we may define them) to a world that is not in Christ? Can we legislate in such a way that […]In this conclusion to a two-part discussion about God and politics, Ray and Steve discuss some of the effects brought about by political activism in the name of religion. Can we apply Christian standards (however we may define them) to a world that is...no32:56Is God a Democrat or a Republican? – Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/09/is-god-a-democrat-or-a-republican-part-1/
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:34:51 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=15After a brief hiatus, Ray and Steve return to Beyond the Box with a very timely, yet touchy, topic. The political atmosphere in the United States, especially during major election cycles, can get very heated. Unfortunately, much of the “heat” seems to exist within the body of Christ. Between claiming that certain candidates are “one […]After a brief hiatus, Ray and Steve return to Beyond the Box with a very timely, yet touchy, topic. The political atmosphere in the United States, especially during major election cycles, can get very heated. Unfortunately,no33:25Jesus the Manhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/08/jesus-the-man/
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:21:41 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=13Did Jesus do certain miracles because of his deity? Was he able to walk on water because he was God? Despite frequent evangelical assertions that Jesus was “100% God and 100% man”, it often seems that we totally ignore the humanity of Jesus. Everything that he accomplished seems to be chalked up to, “Well, he […]Did Jesus do certain miracles because of his deity? Was he able to walk on water because he was God? Despite frequent evangelical assertions that Jesus was "100% God and 100% man", it often seems that we totally ignore the humanity of Jesus.no34:01Purpose Drivenhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/08/purpose-driven/
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:36:11 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=12No, this is not a slam on Rick Warren! But many times, we are so consumed with finding our “purpose” that the result is a constant fear of “missing” something that our Father may have for us. Is purpose something that should be driving us? Or does purpose naturally develop out of relationship? Ray and […]No, this is not a slam on Rick Warren! But many times, we are so consumed with finding our "purpose" that the result is a constant fear of "missing" something that our Father may have for us. Is purpose something that should be driving us?no36:21The Fear of the Lordhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/08/the-fear-of-the-lord/
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:54:54 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=11“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” But what does it mean to “fear” the Lord? Ray and Steve discuss a view of God that causes us to be afraid of God. Being afraid of our Father has negative ramifications for personal relationship with him, but we have often projected our own […]"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." But what does it mean to "fear" the Lord? Ray and Steve discuss a view of God that causes us to be afraid of God. Being afraid of our Father has negative ramifications for personal relationship with...no33:27The Goodness of Godhttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/07/the-goodness-of-god/
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:00:50 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=10“God is good” is a statement that no Christian would argue with. But often, the way we actually talk about the goodness of God completely redefines the word “good”. Bouncing off some recent personal experiences, Ray and Steve discuss whether or not our human definition of “good” is accurate when it comes to describing our […]"God is good" is a statement that no Christian would argue with. But often, the way we actually talk about the goodness of God completely redefines the word "good". Bouncing off some recent personal experiences,no35:42The Priesthood of All Believershttp://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/07/the-priesthood-of-all-believers/
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:19:05 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=7Most of us are familiar with the term “priesthood of all believers”. But as Ray and Steve discuss in this episode, it often feels like a phrase that is only given lip service. What would it look like if we began to operate truly as if all of us were priests? The New Covenant is […]Most of us are familiar with the term "priesthood of all believers". But as Ray and Steve discuss in this episode, it often feels like a phrase that is only given lip service. What would it look like if we began to operate truly as if all of us were ...no31:36The B-I-B-L-E, Part 2http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/07/the-b-i-b-l-e-part-2/
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:41:10 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=6Continuing their discussion on the role of the Bible in the believer’s life, Steve and Ray dig a little deeper as they try to understand the purpose and nature of Scripture. Is Scripture the “sufficient” guide for the believer? Is God’s primary revelation verbal in nature? Is Scripture our “objective” authority for understanding truth? Join Steve and Ray as they explore […]Continuing their discussion on the role of the Bible in the believer's life, Steve and Ray dig a little deeper as they try to understand the purpose and nature of Scripture. Is Scripture the "sufficient" guide for the believer?no32:19The B-I-B-L-E, Part 1http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/07/the-b-i-b-l-e-part-1/
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:39:11 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=4With disclaimers abounding, Ray and Steve begin a series examining various beliefs and positions regarding the Bible. Questions discussed in this opening episode revolve around a discussion of the relationship of the written text to the revelation of God in Jesus, the role of scripture in a believer’s life, etc.With disclaimers abounding, Ray and Steve begin a series examining various beliefs and positions regarding the Bible. Questions discussed in this opening episode revolve around a discussion of the relationship of the written text to the revelation of ...no29:59What Is the Box?http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/2008/07/what-is-the-box/
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:11:20 +0000http://www.beyondtheboxpodcast.com/?p=3Beyond the Box launches with its first episode called “What Is the Box?” In this intro podcast, Ray and Steve discuss what “the box” is, and what it means to go “beyond the box”.Beyond the Box launches with its first episode called "What Is the Box?" - In this intro podcast, Ray and Steve discuss what "the box" is, and what it means to go "beyond the box".no28:17